The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)
€ 106,700

€ 103,300

€ 106,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 500 is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 740Le iPerformance.
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740Le iPerformance
58.9
74.8
83.9
58.5
74.9
85.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.9 in
Height
58.5 in
119.5
201.4
126.4
206.2
201.4 in
Length
206.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740Le iPerformance
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.97 %

General
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740Le iPerformance
W222/X222
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740Le iPerformance
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW B48
M 278.929
Engine Code
B48


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 500
449 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Performance
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740Le iPerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Le iPerformance
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9.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.8 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
9.6 lb/hp
13.8 lb/hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
102 mpg
Mercedes S 500
28 mpg
102 mpg
BMW 740Le iPerformance
19 mpg
city
No data
37 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
585 mi
Range
1243 mi
Mercedes S 500
585 mi
1243 mi
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Environmental Impact
161.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
43.6 kWh
Mercedes S 500
161.1 kWh
43.6 kWh
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
BMW 740Le iPerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1631 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data